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Buy and Register Your .NU Domain Today

Check .NU domain availability, register a short Niue country-code domain, use .NU for “now” style branding in Nordic and European markets, search multiple names in bulk, or transfer an existing .NU domain to NiceNIC.

.nu
Market $158.99 $105.99 first year
Basic $84.99 20% off
Super $77.99 26% off
VIP $70.99 33% off

Need help with .NU registration requirements? Upgrade account level for bulk registration, reseller pricing, and long-term domain management.

Why choose NiceNIC for .NU

A .NU domain combines ccTLD identity with memorable “now” branding.

A .NU domain is the ccTLD for Niue, but it is also widely recognized in Nordic-language branding because “nu” means or suggests “now” in several European languages. NiceNIC helps customers search names, prepare DNS, manage transfers, and organize reseller workflows.

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Crypto Payment Support

Add funds and pay for domain services using supported crypto options such as USDT, BTC, ETH, and LTC. Automated crypto deposit recording helps account balances update quickly after successful confirmation, with no extra NiceNIC processing fee for automated deposits.

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Real Human Support

NiceNIC provides real human support, not only scripted replies. Our team can review your domain needs, explain practical options, and give account-level, transfer, bulk registration, and reseller suggestions to help your domain business grow.

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Fair Abuse Review Process

NiceNIC does not take arbitrary action against domains. Abuse reports are reviewed based on available evidence, policies, and registry requirements, with domain owners guided to review, fix, or explain reported issues where appropriate.

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2,500+ Domain Extensions

Manage .NU together with 2,500+ domain extensions from one NiceNIC account, including country-code, generic, and new domain extensions. This helps businesses, investors, and resellers build global domain coverage more efficiently.

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47+ Website Languages

NiceNIC supports 47+ website languages, creating a multilingual registrar experience for international users and teams. This makes domain registration, renewal, transfer, account management, and support easier across different markets.

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Reseller API for Domain Services

For hosting providers, agencies, platforms, and domain resellers, NiceNIC supports reseller API access for domain registration, renewal, transfer, DNS, account-level pricing, and custom nameserver services.

.NU Market Intelligence · 2026

.NU is an active Niue ccTLD with broad brand use beyond its country code.

Public Internetstiftelsen statistics show .NU with 204,633 active domains in 2026. This section explains .NU market scale, availability planning, Nordic-language branding value, DNS and transfer support, and reseller management.

📊 .NU active domains 204,633

Internetstiftelsen public .NU growth statistic in 2026.

📍 Share of all TLDs 0.05%

Approximate .NU share of 392.5M total domain registrations.

🌐 Total TLD market 392.5M

Total domain registrations across all TLDs in Q1 2026.

Q1 2026 TLD Market Distribution

This chart compares .NU with major domain categories using Q1 2026 domain-name-base data. It gives buyers a clear view of how .NU fits within the wider TLD market.

.NU204,633
Other ccTLDs146.1M
New gTLDs49.6M
Established gTLDs196.6M
Source note: DNIB Q1 2026 market figures and public .NU count data. Values are rounded and visually scaled for customer education.

Why .NU works for “now” style branding

For many buyers, .NU is not just a country code. It is short, readable, and meaningful for projects that want an immediate, action-oriented brand feel.

Niue ccTLD delegation

IANA lists .NU as the country-code TLD for Niue, with the IUSN Foundation shown as the delegated ccTLD manager.

Published active-domain data

Internetstiftelsen publishes current .NU statistics, with 204,633 active .NU domains in the latest 2026 growth data used for this page.

Internationalized names supported

Internetstiftelsen terms allow .NU names with Nordic and Western European characters, giving local-language brands more naming flexibility.

.NU Active Domain Snapshot Through 2026

Internetstiftelsen publishes current .NU growth data, so this view uses same-source 2026 active-domain points instead of mixing registry reporting with third-party snapshots.

2026 high
206.8K
2026 mid-point
205.8K
2026 latest
204.6K
Source note: Internetstiftelsen .NU growth statistics. Values are rounded for customer education and may change as daily active-domain data updates.

Public Premium .NU Domain Sales Examples

Publicly verified premium .NU sales with both the exact domain name and confirmed sale amount are limited in sources suitable for this NiceNIC page. For buyers considering .NU, the main value usually comes from short-name availability, “now” style branding, local-language fit, and long-term use.

Source note: This module only displays confirmed public sales when both the domain and sale amount can be verified and the example is suitable for NiceNIC front-facing customer education. We do not include unverified listings, estimated prices, placeholder sales, or reports that do not clearly identify the sold domain name.
Choose the right .NU service

Different .NU buyers need different naming and DNS support.

A Nordic-language brand, a startup campaign, a short-name project, and a reseller account may each use .NU differently. Choose support that matches availability, character set, DNS, and transfer needs.

For “now” style brands

Use .NU when the brand benefits from an action-oriented, immediate feel.

  • Search short names
  • Test local-language meaning
  • Plan clean redirects

For European language projects

Use .NU carefully with supported characters and localized spelling when the audience understands the meaning.

  • Check IDN spelling
  • Protect core variants
  • Use clear DNS records

For short domain portfolios

A .NU domain can be compact and memorable, but long-term renewal and DNS reliability matter.

  • Prioritize exact names
  • Track renewal dates
  • Avoid confusing variants

For resellers

Present .NU as a ccTLD with broader branding appeal and clear policy responsibilities.

  • Explain holder accuracy
  • Use API availability checks
  • Coordinate transfers
Domain transfer

Move .NU domains to a registrar built for safe domain management.

If you already own .NU domains elsewhere, transfer decisions should not be based only on one renewal invoice. Check transfer eligibility, ownership access, billing reliability, support response time, API needs, and long-term domain management.

1 Unlock the domainConfirm the domain is not transfer-locked at the current registrar.
2 Get the Auth Code / EPP codeRequest the authorization code from the current registrar before starting the transfer.
3 Submit the transfer through NiceNICStart the transfer, complete payment, and monitor transfer approval status.
Bulk domain registration

Search and register multiple .NU domains.

Paste multiple .NU names, remove duplicates, review the count, and continue to bulk registration. This is useful for domain investors, brand teams, agencies, hosting providers, and resellers.

Enter domains or brand keywords

Enter one name per line, with or without .NU. The tool removes duplicates and prepares a clean list for bulk registration.

Reseller API

Add domain registration to your own platform.

If your business sells hosting, websites, SaaS, agency services, or brand protection packages, NiceNIC reseller APIs can support domain registration, renewal, transfer, DNS, and account management.

Automated registration: create domain orders from your own platform.
Renewal operations: reduce manual follow-up and missed renewal risk.
Custom name servers: support branded hosting and DNS operations.
Wholesale structure: build margin with a registrar relationship designed for recurring operations.
# NiceNIC API v2 endpoint
# Applies to supported domain extensions, including .com, .net, .org, ccTLDs, and new gTLDs
https://api.nicenic.net/v2/

# Required headers
Authorization: username:api_secret
Content-Type: application/json

# Check domain availability across multiple extensions
curl "https://api.nicenic.net/v2/?category=domain&action=check&domains=example.com,example.net,mybrand.org" \
  -H "Authorization: username:api_secret" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

# Get registration / renewal / transfer pricing for any supported extension
curl "https://api.nicenic.net/v2/?category=domain&action=get_price&domain=example.com&type=register&year=1" \
  -H "Authorization: username:api_secret" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

# Change the domain value to query another TLD:
# example.com, example.net, example.org, example.ai, example.co

# Standard response format
{
  "code": 0,
  "msg": "success",
  "data": {}
}

Questions before you register or transfer a .NU?

Short answers for buyers who need to understand .NU’s Niue ccTLD status, “now” style branding, character rules, holder accuracy, DNS, transfers, bulk search, and reseller/API support.

What does a .NU domain represent?

.NU is the country-code TLD for Niue. It is also used internationally for short branding, especially where “nu” reads as “now” in Nordic and some European-language contexts.

Is .NU open for general registration?

Internetstiftelsen terms allow anyone to register an available .NU name if the name is not blocked or reserved and the holder follows current policy and contact-data requirements.

Can .NU use non-English characters?

Yes. Internetstiftelsen terms support .NU names with Nordic and Western European characters, which can be useful for localized brands and IDN planning.

Why do many brands like .NU?

.NU is short, visually simple, and can communicate immediacy. It works best when the word before .NU creates a clear, memorable phrase or call to action.

What contact accuracy rules apply to .NU?

Holders must provide accurate and complete contact details, and Internetstiftelsen may verify data. Keep email and registrant information current to avoid account or domain issues.

Can I bulk search .NU names?

Yes. Use bulk .NU search to compare short names, localized spellings, IDN variants, and matching .COM or ccTLD alternatives.

Can I transfer a .NU domain to NiceNIC?

Transfer support depends on the current registrar, authorization handling, and registry status. Start from the NiceNIC domain transfer page for review.

Does .NU require nameservers at registration?

Requirements can depend on current registrar handling, but buyers should prepare stable DNS, email, SSL, and redirect plans before launching a .NU site.

How should resellers position .NU?

Resellers can present .NU as a short ccTLD with strong “now” branding potential, while using the NiceNIC reseller API for availability, renewal, and transfer workflows where supported.

Secure the .NU name before someone else does.

Register a new .NU, transfer an existing domain, or upgrade your account level for bulk registration and reseller API use.

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